Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: IMP CAES T AEL HADR A, AVG PIVS — head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right; pearl border. Reverse: TR POT XV COS IIII — Tranquillitas stands turned right, holding a rudder in her left hand and ears of corn in her right, inscription RAN under the line. Dates 151–152. Roman imperial coin; weight 3.44 g; axis 180°. Attributes: ears of corn, rudder; personification: Tranquillitas.

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Imp Caes T Ael Hadr A Avg Pivs head laurel wreath facing right pearl border Reverse Tr Pot Xv Cos Iiii Tranquillitas stands turned holding rudder left hand ears corn inscription RAN under line Dates 151–152 Roman imperial coin weight 3.44 g axis 180° Attributes personification Tranquillitas circular metallic object worn relief profile human head showing short hair facial features low relief irregular edges surface scratches object mainly silver-gray darker gray areas small patches brownish greenish discoloration background plain white.